LISTENING PRACTICE

Directions Through Town (1)
Travel and Sightseeing

Basic Level

across from behind between in front of near next to opposite

1. The hotel is next to the _____________.
A. True
B. False

2. The zoo is ____________ the police station.
A. True
B. False

3. The __________ is between the post office and the supermarket.
A. True
B. False

4. The bowling alley is on _________ Street.
A. True
B. False

5. The _______________ corner of ________ Street and ________ Street.
A. True
B. False

6. ______________ front of ________________.
A. True
B. False

7. ______________________________________________.
A. True
B. False

8. ______________________________________________.
A. True
B. False

9. ______________________________________________.
A. True
B. False

10. ____________________________________________.
A. True
B. False

Directions Through Town (2)
Travel and Sightseeing

Basic Level

- across from - behind - between - in front of - near - next to - opposite

• 1. The _______________ is between the museum and the supermarket.
  A. True
  B. False
• 2. The _________________ is across from _______________.
  A. True
  B. False
• 3. The high school _______________________________________.
  A. True
  B. False
• 4. The art gallery ______________________ the stadium.
  A. True
  B. False

• 5. ______________________________________________.
  A. True
  B. False
• 6. ______________________________________________.
  A. True
  B. False
• 7. ______________________________________________.
  A. True
  B. False
• 8. ______________________________________________.
  A. True
  B. False

• 9. ______________________________________________.
  A. True
  B. False
• 10. ____________________________________________.
  A. True
  B. False

           COLLEGE LIFE

1.      What does the man want to do after he graduates?

A.    He wants to become a teacher.

B.     He hopes to go on to graduate school

C.     He'd like to work at a hotel.

2.      What is the woman majoring in?

A.    history

B.     French

C.     computer science

3.      How does the woman pay for college?

A.    She has a part-time job

B.     She received a scholarship.

C.     Her parents are paying for it.

4.      Where does the man work part-time?

A.    at a bakery

B.     in a library

C.      at a restaurant

5.      What thing did the man NOT say about his job?

A.    His co-workers are friendly.

B.     He works long hours.

C.     The pay is okay.

COLLEGE MAJORS

1.      Where does the conversation most likely take place?

A.    in a college dormitory

B.   in a unversity classroom

C.   at the school's library

2.     What year is the woman in college?

A.    second year

B.   third year

C.   fourth year

3.     Which statement is NOT true about her paying for college?

A.    She is currently repaying student loans.

B.   She has worked to earn college tuition.

C.   She received a scholarship.

4.      What is her future job situation?

A.    She will work in her father's business after she graduates.

B.     She wants to go on to graduate school the following month.

C.     She hopes to have interviews with different companies soon.

5.      What surprising information do we find out at the end of the conversation?

A.    The woman is dating the man's business teacher.

B.     Paul Jones, a college teacher, is the woman's father.

C.      The man and woman are actually long-lost relatives.

COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS

1.      The man is selling his science book, Today's World for ___________.

A.    $13

B.     $30

C.     $33

2.      Why is the woman surprised by the price of the science book?

A.    She thinks that the book is in pretty bad condition.

B.     She feels that she can find the book cheaper on the Internet.

C.     She says that the textbook is an old copy.

3.      Which book does the woman NOT buy?

A.    an English writing textbook

B.     a math textbook

C.     a novel

4.      The man's textbook on marriage is called, Finding the Perfect _____________.

A.    Friend

B.     Partner

C.     Someone

5.      Why does the man want to study cooking?

A.    He wants to learn to cook because he lives on his own.

B.     He wants to major in hotel management in the future.

C.     He has a friend who's taking the same class.

A UNIVERSITY  DEGREE

1.      What will happen if the woman doesn't pay her tuition by the due date?

A.    She'll have to pay a significant late fee

B.     She'll be required to register again for school.

C.     She'll need to wait a semester to take classes.

2.      What is the woman planning to take with her to school from home?

A. some food
B. warm clothing

C. her game system

3.      Based on her major, where will she most likely work?

A.    at a bank

B.     for a school

C.     in a national park

4.      The father suggests a specific major based on the possibility of

A.    earning a decent living

B.     traveling to different countries

C.     moving up in the company

5.      The man is surprised by the fact that his daughter

A.    already has a part-time job at school

B.     has earned a scholarship for the first year

C.     is involved in a serious relationship

LIBRARY TOUR

1.      Where would you go to check out books?

A.    Level 1

B.     Level 2

C.     Level 3

D.    Level 4

2.      Where is the most likely place to find a book on learning to speak French?

A.    Level 1

B.     Level 2

C.     Level 3

D.     Level 4

3.      Where would you find a January 1996 issue of Time Magazine?

A.    Level 1

B.     Level 2

C.     Level 3

D.    Level 4

4.      How much would you have to pay in late fees if you had a book that was 45 days overdue?

A.    $5.50

B.     $11.00

C.     $15.00

D.    $22.50

5.      When does the library close on Friday nights?

A.    8:30 PM

B.     9:00 PM

C.     9:30 PM

D.    10:00 PM

ATTENDING  ESL CLASSES

I ……….English classes at a language program in my city because I want to  ……..my communication skills. English has become the international language around the world, and I might be able to get better ……….and make more friends if I learn to speak …….. I take four classes a day that all ………on different language skills including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar. I think that some people have a ………….to …………a language and …….. it, but I don't think I …. that group. Actually, learning to speak English well requires a great amount of ………, ………, and practice. Too often, students speak English in their classes, but they go back to using their …………….. after school ends. In fact, if you want to ………… to a new culture, you should ……………… to study, review, and practice everything you are studying. Otherwise, you will never learn and fit into any group.

ESL Programs: Registering for School

I'm thinking about …………… an ESL program in the United States to improve my English. I'm looking for a program that has a good reputation with very ……………. …………. I'm also looking for a program that will ………………….. to enter a university somewhere in North America. Furthermore, I'd like to join a program that …………  activities for students so they get to know people better from around the world. I prefer small classes between eight and ten students which gives you opportunities to get more ………………………. from the teacher. ……………….. is important, but my first priority is getting a good education.